In Episode 322 You Will Discover:

• How to identify your "high-interest" projects and prioritize them strategically.
• The value of making "minimum payments" on certain tasks.
• Which “payment method” is best for completing your projects based on your unique situation and energy levels.

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Resources From This Episode:

• Free Quiz: Discover your Overwhelm Response Type

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction: Projects as Credit Cards
• 03:08 Understanding High Interest Projects
• 05:33 Identifying Your High Interest Projects
• 06:35 Minimum Payments: Keeping Projects in Good Standing
• 08:52 Choosing Your Payoff Style: Avalanche vs. Snowball
• 10:28 Real-Life Scenarios: Avalanche Method
• 12:16 Real-Life Scenarios: Snowball Method
• 16:25 Creating a Repeatable Plan
• 18:54 Conclusion: Applying the Credit Card Analogy
• 20:24 Final Thoughts Resources

 

In Episode 321 You Will Discover:

• The real reasons your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed (and why it's not your fault)
• The emotional, physical, and practical toll of chronic overwhelm
• 3 specific shifts to help you move from stuck into action

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Resources From This Episode:

• Free Quiz: What’s Your Overwhelm Type?
• Episode 270: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction to Overwhelm and ADHD
• 02:46 The True Cost of Overwhelm
• 05:15 Recognizing Overwhelm Patterns
• 06:19 Emotional, Physical, and Practical Toll of Overwhelm
• 10:46 Reflecting on Personal Overwhelm
• 11:48 Reframing Overwhelm as a Signal
• 14:39 Practicing Self-Compassion
• 18:26 Cultivating a Growth Mindset
• 22:39 What’s Your Overwhelm Response Type?

 

In Episode 320:  Best Productivity Books for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover:

• The top 5 productivity books for ADHD brains
• Why these books have been especially impactful
• How to identify which book will give you the biggest wins right now

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Resources From This Episode:

• Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
• The One Thing by Gary Keller
• Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
• Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey
• Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff
• Episode 315: 8 Must-Read Books for Women with ADHD
• Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + Accepting Unfinished Work
• Episode 306: The Link Between the ‘Insecure Overachiever’ and ADHD
• Episode 288: How To Master ADHD Goal Setting by Energy Type
• Episode 287: ADHD Energy Type: Are You a Thoroughbred or Workhorse
• Episode 150: How to Get Started with Something - Thinking In Containers of Time

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction to ADHD Productivity
• 01:05 Welcome and Series Overview
• 01:36 The Importance of Self-Awareness
• 06:32 Book 1: 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
• 09:15 Book 2: The One Thing by Gary Keller
• 16:52 Book 3: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
• 23:29 Book 4: Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey
• 25:59 Book 5: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff
• 30:46 Common Threads and Final Thoughts
• 33:08 Conclusion and Next Steps

 

In Episode 319: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated After A Dopamine Drop, You Will Discover:

• What the dopamine drop is, and why it happens for our ADHD brains
• 5 powerful ways to work with the drop to maintain motivation
• Actionable ways to use these strategies in your life today.

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode 287: ADHD Energy Type: Are You a Thoroughbred or Workhorse
• Episode 288: How To Master ADHD Goal Setting by Energy Type

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction: The Dopamine Drop
• 01:23 Welcome Back: September Energy
• 02:10 The Planning Phase: Ideal Schedules
• 05:00 Understanding the Dopamine Drop
• 11:19 Strategies to Overcome the Dopamine Drop
• 17:57 Conclusion: Embrace the Process

 

In Episode 318: ADHD Productivity: Before You Switch Planners Again, Do This,  You Will Discover:

• Why our ADHD brains seek new planners, apps and tools
• The very real cost of switching systems
• The one powerful question I love to ask before adopting something new

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode #203: Creating Your Perfect Schedule – When You Have ADHD
• Get your Personalized Dopamine Workbook here!

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction and Fresh Start Energy
• 02:01 The Allure of New Tools
• 09:29 The Real Cost of Switching Systems
• 13:17 Assigning Roles to Your Tools
• 21:24 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In Episode 317: How To Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan: Tips for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover:

• Why the traditional interpretation of "working your plan" can actually set ADHD brains up for failure
• A powerful metaphor that transforms how we approach planning
• How to adapt your approach when your executive functions decide to take an unscheduled vacation

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode 311: How to Restart Your Day with the Next 5 Reset
• Get your time blocking workbook here

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

Links From The Podcast

• Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)
• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Take my free course, ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction: The Flawed Productivity Mantra
• 02:26 Listener Shoutout
• 03:27 The Reality of ADHD and Productivity
• 06:44 Redefining 'Work Your Plan' for ADHD Brains
• 09:25 The Farming Metaphor: Tending to Your Plan
• 14:04 Practical Examples of Working Your Plan
• 19:11 Final Thoughts and Reflection

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In Episode 316: How To Make Time for Fall Fun, You Will Discover:

• Four common ADHD obstacles to enjoying the fall season
• My F-A-L-L framework for reducing overwhelm and increasing fun
• Practical, actionable strategies for a joyful fall
• + Check out the blog post for 50 Fun Fall Activities

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode 125, No-Decision Decisions
• Episode 172, Procrastination, ADHD, and Intellectual Yes

More ADHD Resources:

• Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)
• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Take my free course, ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Fall Season
• 02:02 The Fall Dilemma: Overwhelm and Excitement
• 03:09 Understanding ADHD and Fall Overwhelm
• 10:22 Reflection Exercise: Visualizing Your Ideal Fall
• 12:56 The FALL Framework
• 21:03 Practical Tips for a Joyful Fall
• 22:57 Conclusion: Creating a Fulfilling Fall
• 24:51 Final Thoughts and Resources

In Episode 315:7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD, You Will Discover:

• Powerful books that help you feel seen in your ADHD experience
• The neuroscience of ADHD to work with your brain instead of fighting it
• Resources offering both validation and practical strategies you can implement today

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Resources From This Episode:

• Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
• The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler
• Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier
• ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
• A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden & Michelle Frank
• No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz
• Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts (audio series) by Richard Schwartz
• The Power of Vulnerability (audio series) by Brené Brown
• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline:

• 00:00 Episode Overview: Seven Books for ADHD Brains
• 02:03 Understanding ADHD: The Foundation
• 07:22 Book 1: Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier
• 09:52 Book 2: ADHD 2.0 by Ed Hallowell and John Ratey
• 12:39 Book 3: A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
• 14:52 Emotional Regulation and Self-Compassion
• 16:05 Book 4: No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz
• 21:14 Book 5: The Power of Vulnerability and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
• 24:24 Book 6: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
• 29:06 Book 7: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schaeffler
• 31:41 Next Steps

In Episode 314: Why Celebrating Your Wins Matters + How to Start, You Will Discover:

• Why your ADHD brain struggles to feel satisfied after major accomplishments, even after hard work
• Why feeling proud isn't selfish - it's essential for registering progress and maintaining motivation
• Practical ways to celebrate wins, train your brain to recognize success, and experience the satisfaction you deserve

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Resources From This Episode:

• Get the physical copy of your Count Your Wins journal here
• Get the PDF version of Count Your Wins here

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:51 Struggles with Celebrating Success
• 04:59 Common Experiences of Dismissing Wins
• 06:21 Understanding Success Amnesia and ADHD
• 11:24 The Discomfort of Acknowledging Achievements
• 22:48 Strategies to Recognize and Celebrate Wins
• 32:29 Conclusion and Next Steps

In Episode 313: 10 Real-Life ADHD Tips to Wake Up & Get Out of Bed Easier,  You Will Discover:

• Why mornings are uniquely challenging for the ADHD brain
• Simple morning and evening routine shifts to make getting out of bed easier
• 10 practical strategies to break the sleep-debt cycle and actually enjoy your mornings

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  Resources from this episode:

• Take my free course, ADHD Routine Revamp
• Sleep Episode Deep Dives:
  • Revenge bedtime procrastination
  • Delayed sleep phase syndrome
  • Social jet lag
• BedJet
• Blue Light Blockers
• Some Lines A Day
• Philips Wake Up Light
• Kindle

  More ADHD Resources:

• Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)
• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap

 

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction: The Morning Struggle with ADHD
• 03:48 Understanding ADHD and Morning Obstacles
• 11:57 Strategies for Easier Mornings
• 22:06 Client Strategies and Additional Tips
• 24:26 Final Thoughts